The nation’s literati gathered recently at the Marquis Events Place in Bonifacio Global City as the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature is back on its 70th year. Recognized along with the night’s winners are the 63 authors, poets, academics, and other luminaries carefully handpicked from their respective areas of expertise to help determine which literary compositions deserved the much-coveted Palanca Awards.

Named after the businessman and philanthropist Don Carlos Palanca Sr., the Palanca Awards is the longest-running literary competition in the Philippines and is considered as the gold standard in writing excellence. It serves to enrich Philippine Literature by giving incentives to writers and acting as a treasury of its literary gems.

70th Palanca Awards holds annual ceremony to honor winners

The 70th Palanca Awards roster of judges for each division and category is as follows:

FILIPINO DIVISION

  • NOBELA
    • Dr. Genevieve L. Asenjo – TAGAPANGULO
    • Dr. Jun Cruz Reyes – Kagawad
    • Prof. Vim Nadera – Kagawad
  • MAIKLING KUWENTO
    • Dr. Luna Sicat-Cleto – TAGAPANGULO
    • Dr. Roland B. Tolentino – Kagawad
    • Dr. Efren R. Abueg – Kagawad
  • MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA
    • Mr. Augie Rivera – TAGAPANGULO
    • Ms. Zarah C. Gagatiga – Kagawad
    • Ms. Glenda C. Oris – Kagawad
  • SANAYSAY
    • Dr. Pamela C. Constantino –TAGAPANGULO
    • Ms. Beverly Wico Siy – Kagawad
    • Mr. Niles Jordan Breis – Kagawad
  • TULA
    • Dr. Romulo P. Baquiran, Jr. – TAGAPANGULO
    • Mr. Alfonso S. Mendoza – Kagawad
    • Mr. Mikael De Lara Co – Kagawad
  • TULA PARA SA MGA BATA
    • Dr. Felicitas E. Pado – TAGAPANGULO
    • Prof. Rolando S. Dela Cruz – Kagawad
    • Dr. Lalaine F. Yanilla-Aquino – Kagawad
  • DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO
    • Dr. Glecy Cruz Atienza – TAGAPANGULO
    • Dr. Nonilon V. Queano – Kagawad
    • Mr. Elmer L. Gatchalian – Kagawad
  • DULANG GANAP ANG HABA
    • Prof. Josefina F. Estrella – TAGAPANGULO
    • Dr. Alexander C. Cortez – Kagawad
    • Ms. Ma. Teresa S. Jamias – Kagawad
  • DULANG PAMPELIKULA
    • Mr. Jeffrey Jeturian – TAGAPANGULO
    • Dr. Davir R. Corpuz – Kagawad
    • Mr. Mark Meily – Kagawad

ENGLISH DIVISION

  • NOVEL
    • Ms. Susan S. Lara – CHAIRMAN
    • Prof. D.M. Reyes – Member
    • Prof. Danton Remoto – Member
  • SHORT STORY
    • Mr. Charlson Ong – CHAIRMAN
    • Mr. Joel Pablo Salud – Member
    • Mr. Ralph Semino Galan – Member
  • SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN
    • Ms. Yna S. Reyes – CHAIRMAN
    • Ms. Mailin Paterno-Locsin – Member
    • Mr. Russell Molina – Member
  • ESSAY
    • Ms. Karina A. Bolasco – CHAIRMAN
    • Dr. Ambeth R. Ocampo – Member
    • Dr. Rachel E. Khan – Member
  • POETRY
    • Ms. Marra PL. Lanot – CHAIRMAN
    • Mr. Juaniyo Arcellana – Member
    • Mr. Ruel S. De Vera – Member
  • POETRY WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN
    • Dr. Carla M. Pacis – CHAIRMAN
    • Dr. Ani Rosa Almario – Member
    • Mr. Ramon C. Sunico – Member
  • ONE-ACT PLAY
    • Dr. Arthur P. Casanova – CHAIRMAN
    • Dr. Amihan Bonifacio-Ramolete – Member
    • Dr. Jerry C. Respeto – Member
  • FULL-LENGTH PLAY
    • Dr. Nicanor G. Tiongson – CHAIRMAN
    • Dr. Elsa M. Coscolluela – Member
    • Dr. Ricardo G. Abad – Member

REGIONAL LANGUAGES DIVISION

  • SHORT STORY (CEBUANO)
    • Dr. Marjorie Evasco – CHAIRMAN
    • Dr. Hope Sabanpan Yu – Member
    • Dr. Jaime An Lim – Member
  • SHORT STORY (HILIGAYNON)
    • Dr. Alice Tan Gonzales – CHAIRMAN
    • Prof. Ada Javellana Loredo – Member
    • Dr. John E. Barrios – Member
  • SHORT STORY (ILOKANO)
    • Mr. Cles B. Rambaud – CHAIRMAN
    • Mr. Joel B. Manuel – Member
    • Ms. Linda Lingbaoan Bulong – Member

KABATAAN DIVISION

  • KABATAAN ESSAY (ENGLISH & FILIPINO)
    • Prof. Galileo S. Zafra, Ph.D. – CHAIRMAN
    • Prof. Lilibeth Oblena-Quiore – Member
    • Mr. Frank G. Rivera – Member

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